Minecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Pre-Release 1 includes some feature changes and bug fixes
The “Pre” before the release.
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What you need to know
Minecraftis still reeling from the fatefulrelease of 1.17 Caves and Cliffs Update Part One, which delivered a shipment of new features to the game with a ton of fanfare. Now, Mojang Studios is working on further post-release polish and tweaks now that the update is public, culminating inMinecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Pre-Release 1. Don’t expect any new features here (Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is getting candles in this update, which are already in the Java Edition), just a lot of changes to existing features and the usual batch of bug fixes.
The fact that we’re already at the “pre-release” level indicates that the 1.17.1 update likely isn’t more than a few weeks away, so players won’t have to wait long to see these improvements in the officialCaves and Cliffs Update. If you’re waiting alongside the rest of us, be sure to check out our list of best Minecraft merch, toys, and gifts to pass the time.
The full changelog for Minecraft: Java Edition Pre-Release 1 includes:
Changes
Caves and Cliffs Update preview
Technical changes
Bug fixes
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